Sportsbooks For Edmonton Oilers

The Edmonton Oilers are the biggest disappointment in the NHL. They consistently draft the league’s best prospects but haven’t turned any of these picks into winners on the ice. By now the Oilers should have developed into a superb team. That is most definitely not the case. Perennial underachievers, the Oilers have not been in contention for a Stanley Cup since their run in 2006 when they fell in the finals to the Carolina Hurricanes. How many first-overall draft picks does the team need before contending for a playoff spot? It’s a question most NHL fans have been asking for a number of years now and we’re no further from a concrete answer. [+]

The Oilers, from 1983 to 1990, won five Stanley Cups and was considered one of the best dynasties of all time. Wayne Gretzky, arguably the best player ever, led them to a decade of glory. They were the team everyone talked about, and for good reason. That’s why the current situation in Edmonton must be all the more disconcerting for Oilers fans. And there is not an end in site to their perpetual misery. At least, though, they can lay claim to those five Stanley Cups. Because they might not win another for quite some time.

Who Do The Edmonton Oilers Play Next

The Oilers next game is an important reference point for hockey bettors. You’ll want to analyse the matchup and dig into their previous encounters while keeping a close eye on the odds.

Edmonton Oilers Game Schedule

The Oilers schedule is important for a number of reasons, namely for prospecting future betting opportunities. Have a look at when the Oilers return from a long road trip. [+]

Or see if they’re playing on back-to-back nights. Are they enjoying a homestand against inferior opponents who can’t buy a win on their travels. These are the kind of statistics that will help formulate your betting strategy.

There are some massive opportunities for Pacific Divsion teams. There is a substantial drop in quality after the top three teams, a fact the Oilers hope to make good on in coming seasons. They’re in a better position than Vancouver and Arizona, but might have some problems with a upstart, exciting Calgary team.

Edmonton Oilers Standings Today

Probably by now you can assume that the Oilers are entrenched near the bottom of the standings. This makes the Oilers underdogs in most games. Use that to your advantage.

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1

Washington Capitals

118

82

45

19

263

182

2

Pittsburgh Penguins

111

82

40

21

282

234

3

Chicago Blackhawks

109

82

37

23

244

213

4

Columbus Blue Jackets

108

82

39

24

249

195

5

Minnesota Wild

106

82

42

25

266

208

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Anaheim Ducks

105

82

40

23

223

200

7

Montreal Canadiens

103

82

33

26

226

200

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Edmonton Oilers

103

82

37

26

247

212

9

New York Rangers

102

82

40

28

256

220

10

St. Louis Blues

99

82

38

29

235

218

11

San Jose Sharks

99

82

38

29

221

201

12

Ottawa Senators

98

82

34

28

212

214

13

Boston Bruins

95

82

38

31

234

212

14

Toronto Maple Leafs

95

82

33

27

251

242

15

Calgary Flames

94

82

32

33

226

221

16

Nashville Predators

94

82

35

29

240

224

17

New York Islanders

94

82

33

29

241

242

18

Tampa Bay Lightning

94

82

32

30

234

227

19

Philadelphia Flyers

88

82

25

33

219

236

20

Winnipeg Jets

87

82

33

35

249

256

21

Carolina Hurricanes

87

82

28

31

215

236

22

Los Angeles Kings

86

82

25

35

201

205

23

Florida Panthers

81

82

23

36

210

237

24

Dallas Stars

79

82

28

37

223

262

25

Detroit Red Wings

79

82

17

36

207

244

26

Buffalo Sabres

78

82

25

37

201

237

27

New Jersey Devils

70

82

18

40

183

244

28

Arizona Coyotes

70

82

20

42

197

260

29

Vancouver Canucks

69

82

19

43

182

243

30

Colorado Avalanche

48

82

14

56

166

278

How To Make Money Betting On Edmonton Oilers

You may not think it at first glance, but there is a lot of money to be made when betting on the Edmonton Oilers. Firstly, you don’t have to bet in their favor, which opens the betting options significantly. We think a futures bet is out of the question due to the team’s perpetual sub-par performances. It’s not a good idea to get involved in that maelstrom.

You might want to look at betting on the over if the Oilers are playing a good team, espeically if their opponents possess some offensive weapons. The Oilers bleed goals, particularly on the road. This is a perfect time to pick the over. While the Oilers don’t score many goals, it’s more than likely they’ll give up enough on the road to surpass the over bet. It’s worth a go as it’s the best bet to make.

Have a look at some prop bets, too, as some players like Jordan Eberle and Taylor Hall can explode on to the scene at any time. Overall, both of these players have been disappointing but have the potential to have great games here and there, more often than not on home ice.